PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
 Define the term "environmental analysis.”
 Identify purposes for environmental analysis.
 Identify Old Testament examples of environmental analysis.
 Identify New Testament examples of environmental analysis.
 Do a personal environmental analysis.
 Analyze a geographic area.
 Analyze a nation.
 Analyze a region of the world.
 Analyze an existing Christian organization.
 Explain the "REAP" plan of Harvestime International Network.
 Use environmental analysis to plan strategies of evangelism

Chapters 7-16

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
 Write the Key Verse from memory.
 Define the word "environment.”
 Describe the first environment of man.
 Describe the present world environment.
 Explain what caused the change from the first to the present environment.
 Identify three ways the present environment affects man spiritually.
 Summarize God's plan for saving man from this sinful environment.
 Explain how the environment relates to the mission of the Church.

KEY VERSE:

And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and thatevery imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. (Genesis 6:5)

INTRODUCTION
Each born-again believer is called of God to become part of the great spiritual body known as the Church. The main commission given the Church is to take the Gospel to all nations:

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. (Matthew 28:19-20)

...Thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day... ...That repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name among all nations... (Luke 24:46-47)
 
Efforts to fulfill this challenge are affected by something known as "environment.” This lesson introduces the subject of environment, defines the term, and explains how the environment relates to the mission of the Church

Pages 18-26

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
 Write the Key Verse from memory.
 Define the term "environmental analysis.”
 Identify six types of environmental analysis to be discussed in this course.
 List seven reasons why environmental analysis is important in taking the Gospel to all nations.
 Summarize six perils to avoid in environmental analysis.

KEY VERSE:
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. (1 John 5:4)

INTRODUCTION
This chapter introduces "environmental analysis,” a skill which leads to understanding the environments in which people live and how they affect efforts to reach them with the Gospel. "Environmental analysis" is defined and types of such analysis are identified. Perils to avoid are discussed and the importance of environmental analysis explained.

DIFFERING ENVIRONMENTS
In the last chapter you learned that the environment includes the physical, social, cultural, and spiritual factors which surround a person. You also learned that the world is sinful and inhabited by sinful men and women in need of a Savior. All ministry is done in the general environment of this world. But there are many varied
environments within this sinful world and each one differs greatly from another. For example, the environment of a small tribe in the Sahara Dessert differs greatly from that of a resident of a modern city like New York.
Just as all men are affected by the evil environment of the world in general, they are also affected
by the specific environment in which they live. When you understand their environment, you can more effectively present the Gospel message.

Pages 27-33

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
 Identify Old Testament examples of environmental analysis.

INTRODUCTION
The Bible is filled with examples of environmental analysis. It is a record of man's environment on earth and his response to the influences of that environment. For example, the Bible analyzes the past, present, and future environments of man. It analyzes the spiritual condition of men and women apart from God and contrasts it with that of true believers. It also analyzes our spiritual enemies.

In this and the following lesson you will study Biblical examples of environmental analysis. It is impossible to analyze every reference relating to the subject because there are so many. For this reason only key passages have been selected as examples. (Due to the study format used in this lesson, there is no "Key Verse,” "Self-Test,” or "For Further Study" section in this chapter.)

GENESIS
Chapters l-2: God creates a perfect environment.
Chapter 3: Sin enters the environment. How was it affected? How did God analyze the spiritual condition of Adam and Eve after their sin? 6:5-6: Note how the environment had changed from that described in Genesis l-2.
Chapters 6-7: God analyzes and deals with the wicked environment on earth.

Chapter 11: Read the story of the tower of Babel. Compare the analysis done by the people to that of God. 13:6-13: Decisions determine destiny. Lot made a wrong choice based on an analysis of the environment done by natural reasoning instead of spiritual wisdom.

Pages 34-41

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
 Identify New Testament examples of environmental analysis.

INTRODUCTION
In the last chapter you studied the Biblical basis of environmental analysis in the Old Testament.
In this lesson, you will review its New Testament basis. (As in the last chapter, because of the study format used in this lesson, there is no "Key Verse,” "Self-Test,” or "For Further Study" section.)

Here are some New Testament examples of environmental analysis:

THE GOSPELS
Matthew, Mark, Luke, And John
The Gospels are similar accounts of the environment of the time of the ministry of Jesus and of His use of environmental analysis. For this reason, these books are considered together. Focus on the ministry of Jesus in the Gospels. Note specifically how Jesus...

...Analyzed the environment to identify and meet the needs of people.
...Analyzed the questions of His critics so He would not be tricked.
...Analyzed the thoughts and actions of people. (For examples, the young man who did not respond to the call of Jesus because of riches; the motives and plans of Judas; the true level of Peter's commitment, etc.)
...Analyzed the present conditions of cities in which He ministered. (For examples, see Matthew 23:37-39; Luke 13:34-35; and Matthew 11:21-24.)

The Gospels provide an analysis of the religious environment at the time of Christ. What is revealed about the religious leaders based on information given about the Scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees?

 Pages 42-60

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
 Write the Key Verse from memory.
 Define "personal environmental analysis.”
 Explain what a personal environmental analysis includes.
 Identify purposes of a personal environmental analysis.
 Do a personal environmental analysis.
 Use the results of your analysis to fulfill your ministry.

Pages 61-78

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
 Write the Key Verse from memory.
 Define the term "people group.”
 Explain what a people group analysis includes.
 Identify purposes of a people group analysis.
 Analyze a people group.
 Use your analysis to spread the Gospel to this group.

Pages  79-91

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
 Write the Key Verse from memory.
 Define the term "area" as it is used in this study.
 Explain what an area analysis includes.
 Identify purposes of an area analysis.
 Analyze an area.
 Use your analysis to spread the Gospel within this area.

Pages 91-101

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
 Write the Key Verse from memory.
 Define the term "nation.”
 Explain what an analysis of a nation includes.
 Identify purposes of an analysis of a nation.
 Analyze a nation.
 Use your analysis to spread the Gospel within this nation.

Pages 102-114

 Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
 Write the Key Verse from memory.
 Define the term "region.”
 Explain what a regional analysis includes.
 Identify purposes of a regional analysis.
 Analyze a region.
 Use your analysis to spread the Gospel within this region.

Pages 115-129

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
 Write the Key Verse from memory.
 Explain what an analysis of a Christian organization includes.
 Identify purposes for analyzing a Christian organization.
 Analyze an existing Christian organization.
 Use the results of your analysis to help the organization fulfill its unique purpose in God's
plan.

Pages 130-141

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
 Write the Key Verse from memory.
 Identify two natural examples which illustrate how believers are to influence their
environments spiritually.
 Define the word "purpose.”
 Define the word "plan.”
 Define the word "objectives.”
 List five steps of effective planning.

You are welcome to complete self-test (open book questions) at the end of each chapter and reivew your answers at the end of the course guide (Page 142-147). 

Please be advised, to earn the certificate below, all 3 courses must be completed.  Certificates are NOT issued to single courses. 

Certificate: Biblical Principles for Effective Ministry Leadership
Biblical Management Principles
Environmental Analysis
Management by Objectives

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